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MS SB3055

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Philip Moran

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Bay St. Louis governing authorities to permit low-speed vehicles and golf carts on public roads and streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less south of U.S. Highway 90 in the Old Town area by ordinance.

  • Requires operators of low-speed vehicles and golf carts to possess a valid driver's license and proof of financial responsibility as defined under Mississippi Code Section 63-15-1 et seq.

  • Prohibits operation on U.S. Highway 90 and Mississippi Highway 603 except at six specified signalized intersections: Beach Boulevard, Dunbar Avenue, Main Street/Blue Meadow Road, Drinkwater Road, Washington Street, and Bouslog Street.

  • Requires registration of low-speed vehicles and golf carts with the city upon payment of a registration fee not to exceed $100.00 and presentation of proof of financial responsibility and valid driver's license; registration remains valid as long as the owner retains the vehicle.

  • Allows low-speed vehicles and golf carts to operate on permitted parade routes when operated by parade participants.

Legislative Description

City of Bay St. Louis; may authorize operation of low-speed vehicles and golf carts on certain city streets.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/24/2017
Local and Private3/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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